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Grandmother's Complexion Clearer
From The farm cook & rule book, 1923
Serves 2
This paste has a laxative effect and is good to eat.
Presented as published in 1923. Historical recipes may not meet modern food-safety standards. Cook from the modern interpretation below, not the original instructions.
A modern interpretation · AI-generated from the original record
Ingredients
Method
Nutrition per serving
439Calories
4 gProtein
115 gCarbs
1 gFat
Full nutrition (34 nutrients)
Calories439 kcal
Protein4 g
Carbohydrates115 g
Fiber7.5 g
Sugars99 g
Total Fat0.6 g
Saturated Fat0.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat0.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.2 g
Omega-30 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium29 mg
Potassium967 mg
Calcium102 mg
Iron2.1 mg
Magnesium54 mg
Phosphorus109 mg
Zinc0.5 mg
Copper0.3 mg
Manganese0.4 mg
Vitamin D0 mcg
Vitamin C4.7 mg
Vitamin A7.9 mcg
Vitamin E0.2 mg
Vitamin K8.6 mcg
Vitamin B60.3 mg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Thiamin (B1)0.2 mg
Riboflavin (B2)0.2 mg
Niacin (B3)1.2 mg
Folate12 mcg
Choline16 mg
Caffeine0 mg
Water222 g
Estimated from matched ingredients across 2 servings.
As published
This recipe was extracted from The farm cook & rule book (1923) by Nell Beaubien Nichols, page 137. The excerpt below is the record exactly as published.
Grandmother's Complexion Clearer A fig paste which grandmother made to keep the complexion clear is one with a laxative effect. In addition it is good to eat. Chop 1 cupful of figs, 1 cupful of raisins and 1 ounce of senna leaves together. Add 1 cupful of water and 3 tablespoonfuls of sugar. Cook gently until a paste is made. Add 14 teaspoonful of lemon juice
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